Welcome to the official website of the
Echols County Sheriff’s Office.
Thank you for taking the time to visit. We hope you find it easy to locate the information you need. I welcome any questions that you may have regarding this agency and its services. We provide full-service law enforcement to the visitors and citizens of Echols County. On behalf of the brave and dedicated men and women of your Sheriff’s Office, it is an honor and a privilege to serve you.
Randy Courson
Sheriff
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary purpose of the Echols County Sheriff’s Office is to maintain social order within prescribed ethical and constitutional limits, while providing professional and courteous law enforcement services. Our fundamental duties are to serve humanity; to safeguard the lives and properties of our citizens; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence; and to respect the constitutional right of all persons to liberty, equality, and justice. To attain this, the Echols County Sheriff’s Office enforces the law in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing both the statutory and judicial limits of our authority and the constitutional rights of all persons.
The Echols County Sheriff’s Office recognizes that no law enforcement agency can operate at its maximum potential without the support of the citizens that we serve. The Echols County Sheriff’s Office actively solicits and encourages the cooperation of all citizens to reduce and limit the opportunities for crime and to use the resources available to accomplish this goal.
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RECENT NEWS
Breaking news 🚨
The Grinch has been spotted at the Echols County Sheriff’s Office…
Turns out it’s just K9 Nos in full Grinch mode 💚🐾🎄
Don’t worry, even when he’s feeling a little grinchy, Nos is still on duty keeping Echols County safe. ... See MoreSee Less
💙 SHOP WITH THE SHERIFF – THANK YOU! 💙
The Echols County Sheriff’s Office is incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support that made this year’s Shop with the Sheriff a huge success. Because of our generous community, local children were able to enjoy a special day filled with smiles, laughter, and the joy of the holiday season.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, contributed, and supported this event. Your kindness and generosity truly made a difference in the lives of these children and their families.
A special thank you to Target for welcoming us into your store and helping make this event run so smoothly. Your continued support of our community does not go unnoticed.
Events like this remind us that when our community comes together, incredible things happen. From Sheriff Courson and the staff at Echols County Sheriff’s Office — thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer and make lasting memories. 🎄✨ ... See MoreSee Less
🚨 FOURTH ARREST MADE IN HOME INVASION / ARMED ROBBERY / KIDNAPPING CASE 🚨
Sheriff Courson reports that the Echols County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), continues to investigate the violent home invasion, armed robbery, and kidnapping that occurred on July 7, 2025, at a migrant housing camp located off Highway 129 South.
A total of four arrests have now been made in connection with this incident:
• Jeremiah Gilbert
• Quinterius Neloms
• Cameron Williams
• Dexter Reynolds, 22, of Valdosta – the most recent arrest
Reynolds was taken into custody November 19th, 2025 at his place of business located in the 2500 block of North Ashley Street in Valdosta. He has been charged with:
• 6 counts of Felony Armed Robbery
• 9 counts of Felony Aggravated Assault
• 8 counts of Felony Kidnapping
• 1 count of 1st Degree Felony Home Invasion
• 1 count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
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This case remains active and ongoing, and additional arrests are possible.
Sheriff Courson extends his appreciation to the deputies and investigators of the Echols County Sheriff’s Office, the GBI, and all partnering agencies for their continued hard work and dedication throughout this complex investigation. ... See MoreSee Less